Centre for Innovation Management Research (CIMR)

Launched in 2008, the Birkbeck Centre for Innovation Management Research (CIMR) undertakes international research focusing on multi-disciplinary academic, industrial and commercial themes. Our vision is to deliver high quality research and teaching in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship.   Find out more about the centre, its research and collaborations here: https://lnkd.in/dxBe8Ug9   #CIMR #AcadamicResearch #Innovation

🤖 Join Marion Frenz, our CIMR Deputy Director and other experts for an exciting conference on Generative AI in Business - focusing on HRM, Strategy, and Management issues. 🧠 This event is organized by the International University of Catalonia, Barcelona (Universitat Internacional de Catalunya), in collaboration with Birkbeck, University of London, and Brunel University of London. 📅 Dates: 5-7 February 2025 📍 Location: Barcelona, Spain 📝 Abstract Submission Deadline: 9 December 2024 Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of AI in business! 🔗 Register and learn more: https://lnkd.in/dc4wAXZF #GenerativeAI #BusinessInnovation #HRM #Strategy #Management #CIMR #Conference2025

🗓️ Our last #CIMRdebate of the term on Policy Evaluation is approaching fast! Join us on December 4, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM (GMT) for an engaging online seminar exploring the vital role of evaluations in enhancing government policy impacts and introduce the OECD's new Framework for the Evaluation of SME and Entrepreneurship Policies. 👤Chair: Dr. Federica Rossi  🎤 Speakers: Dr. Jonathan Potter (OECD), Shannen Enright (Ireland), Prof. Marc Cowling (Oxford Brookes University) Register now to be part of this exciting discussion 👉https://lnkd.in/eSJwRQny Looking forward to seeing you there! 🎉 #PolicyEvaluation #CIMR #Innovation #PublicPolicy #SME

🤔 How can innovation intermediaries drive successful transformations in the rapidly evolving digital age? 📰 In their new research paper, “Institutionalising the Digital Transition: The Role of Digital Innovation Intermediaries,” Federica Rossi and her co-authors delve into the critical role these intermediaries play in facilitating the adoption and diffusion of digital technologies. 💡 As organizations adapt to new modes of production and consumption, the importance of public funding for these intermediaries becomes clear. The paper highlights key insights on overcoming challenges like bureaucratic hurdles and the need for robust institutional work to ensure effective digital transitions. 👉 Read the full paper to explore these findings and their implications for policy and management! https://lnkd.in/eDmJ4JRT #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Research #CIMR https://lnkd.in/eWUswa32

🌟 Join our #CIMRdebate on Entrepreneurship Policy Evaluation! 🌟 🗓 Date: 4 December 2024 🕐 Time: 13:00 — 14:15 (GMT) 📍 Venue: Online We will discuss the challenges faced in the field of entrepreneurship and SME policy evaluations and explore the OECD's new Framework for the Evaluation of SME and Entrepreneurship Policies and Programmes 2023. Key innovations include promoting a portfolio approach to evaluation and developing an Evaluation Quality Score (EQS). Chair: 👤Dr. Federica Rossi, Associate Professor of Economic Policy at Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia and Deputy Director at Birkbeck Centre for Innovation Management Research. Featured Speakers: 🎤 Dr. Jonathan Potter, OECD - OCDE 🎤 Shannen Enright, Assistant Principal, Data and Evaluation Unit, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ireland 🎤 Prof. Marc Cowling, Professor of Economics and Productivity, Oxford Brookes University, UK Don’t miss out! Register now to secure your spot 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSJwRQny Birkbeck Faculty of Business and Law; Birkbeck, University of London #PolicyEvaluation #CIMR #Innovation #PublicPolicy #SME

📲 In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of digital innovation intermediaries is more crucial than ever. These organizations bridge gaps between stakeholders, facilitating the adoption and diffusion of new technologies. 🧠 📰 In their newly published research paper, “Institutionalising the Digital Transition: The Role of Digital Innovation Intermediaries,” the authors Federica Rossi, Ana Colovic, Annalisa Caloffi, and Margherita Russo explore how these intermediaries support the digital transition, highlighting their importance in adapting to new modes of production and consumption. 💡 👉 Read the full paper for deeper insights and implications for policy and management: https://lnkd.in/eeYH4AXg #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Research #CIMR

📅 Our next CIMR debate is coming up in just 2 weeks!! 🎉 💡 Titled “How to Strengthen Entrepreneurship Policy Evaluation?”, from this session you will gain insights into the key challenges of evaluating government policies for entrepreneurship and SMEs, and explore innovative solutions from the OECD - OCDE’s latest framework. 🤝 This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with policymakers and researchers to enhance the reliability and effectiveness of policy evaluations. 🗓 Date: December 4, 2024 🕐 Time: 13:00 — 14:15 (GMT) 📍 Location: Online Speakers include: 🎤 Dr. Federica Rossi (Chair) - Associate Professor of Economic Policy, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia 🎤 Dr. Jonathan Potter - OECD 🎤 Shannen Enright - Assistant Principal, Data and Evaluation Unit, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ireland 🎤 Prof. Marc Cowling - Professor of Economics and Productivity, Oxford Brookes University, UK 🔗 Reserve your spot today! Book here https://lnkd.in/eSJwRQny #CIMR #PublicPolicy #Entrepreneurship #PolicyEvaluation #Innovation

🎉 Congratulations to Federica Rossi on the publication of her latest co-authored research paper! 🎉 Titled: “Institutionalising the Digital Transition: The Role of Digital Innovation Intermediaries”, this important work delves into how digital innovation intermediaries facilitate the adoption and diffusion of digital technologies. The paper, co-authored with Ana Colovic, Annalisa Caloffi, and Margherita Russo, is now available open access on Research Policy, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/enyNCM7n #DigitalTransition #DigitalTechnology #Research #CIMR

Centre for Innovation Management Research (CIMR) is hosting How to Strengthen Entrepreneurship Policy Evaluation? - CIMR Debate. Make sure to attend it on December 4.

🌟 The registration for our upcoming CIMR Debate are now open! 🎉 Join us for an engaging online seminar on “How to Strengthen Entrepreneurship Policy Evaluation?” as part of the CIMR Debates and Workshops in Public Policy series. 🗓 Date: 4 December 2024 🕐 Time: 13:00 — 14:15 (GMT) 📍 Venue: Online This online lunchtime seminar will feature insights from leading experts in the field, including: 🎤 Dr. Federica Rossi (Chair) - Associate Professor of Economic Policy, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia 🎤 Dr. Jonathan Potter - OECD 🎤 Shannen Enright - Assistant Principal, Data and Evaluation Unit, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ireland 🎤 Prof. Marc Cowling- Professor of Economics and Productivity, Oxford Brookes University, UK Why Attend? 💡 Learn about the critical challenges in evaluating government policies for entrepreneurship and SMEs, and discover innovative solutions proposed by the OECD’s latest framework. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with policymakers and researchers on how to enhance the reliability and effectiveness of policy evaluations. 🔗 Book your place now! https://lnkd.in/eSJwRQny #CIMR #PublicPolicy #Entrepreneurship #PolicyEvaluation #Innovation